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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
2
Wagener residents plan a local fair to boost agriculture and community spirit. The project, noted in a news column, aims to unite citizens and foster prosperity through civic effort and cooperative action.
After Versailles Germany lost most of its merchant marine, keeping only two small ships, while Britain and Japan rapidly rebuilt with new tonnage to protect export and passenger routes. The United States Navy faces mismanagement and fiscal strain while competitors expand. The piece also warns about fly control and promotes Fly-To-X products as a safety tip.
Notice of sale of forfeited property in front of the Court House at Aiken on October 1 during legal hours. Two males, described as Smith and Hoover, captured at the still near old Finyd Place above Graniteville on August 19, 1928. Sheriff Nollie Robinson.
W P Dunbar thanks friends for strong show of loyalty in Aiken county after defeat. He holds no ill will toward opponents and says he will contest the Clerk of Court race in the next election. Will Rogers reportedly canceled contracts to help a disabled brother comedian, enabling his play to proceed as planned.
The ceremony united Miss Wilson of Monetta and Mr. Wilson, with Mrs Cato and Mrs Burrough present. Music featured Mrs Lars Watson and a Lohengrin procession. The bride wore blue chiffon and velvet, bouquet of roses. The Rev. Hodges officiated. A reception followed and the couple planned a Florida motor trip before settling in Batesburg Leesville. Mrs Wilson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cato. Mr Wilson is athletic director at Batesburg Leesville High School.
Col George Harvey editor of the North American Review died at his home in Dublin New Hampshire aged 67. He apprenticed at several newspapers in youth and rose to president and editor of Harpers Weekly where he backed Woodrow Wilson for New Jersey governor and later the presidency. He was named by President Harding as ambassador to the Court of St James where he served briefly, gaining notoriety for his radicalism and political eccentricities.
An individual announces bid for re election to the South Carolina House of Representatives from Aiken County under Democratic party rules. The candidate pledges to abide the primary result and support the nominees and seeks support from friends and fellow citizens.
Nollte Robinson announces candidacy for sheriff of Aiken County under Democratic party rules promising to abide the outcome and seek support from friends and citizens. J P Howard also declares candidacy noting party process and pledge to support nominees.
A candidate declares for Superintendent of Education in Aiken County under Democratic Primary rules and pledges to abide by the outcome. The notice requests support from Robert E. Kenney and K. D. Smith.
Judge of Probate in Aiken County announces re election bid under the Democratic Party rules. He pledges to abide the primary result and support the nominees and to seek the support of fellow citizens.
The remaining months of 1088 show July production and leadage up. Grey part of the year improves with July 4 percent higher output than July 1927. Steel ingot during the same month up 19 percent, pig iron up 4 percent. Inventories are low, production rising, with surplus stock piling while consumer demand remains weak across textiles and machine tools.
A fragmentary notice from Aiken styled advertisement text references a carb service and a local figure named Fred. The legible bits imply a sales slogan and service context without clear events or dates.
Miss Magn of Abbeville and Mr and Mrs Hartey of Ketanhag attend Columbia College club event at Mrs Ollie Schoenberg home. Sam Kaplan returned from a ten day trip to Philadelphia New York and Baltimore. Mrs Eiken Med and Mrs Leon Garbett shopped in Columbia. Mrs W R Davis and Davises return to Port Royal after visit to Mrs W M Corbett. Mrs Donty Rish improving from serious operation. Miss Lillian Gunter goes to Liberty to teach the coming session.
Rev K D Smith denounces mudslinging by local politicians and ward-heelers while touting his Wagener support, urging voters to judge by actions. He cites election tallies, defends fiscal prudence, promises a church sabbath office, and invites turnout for speeches at Titanian Hall and Langley Park.
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